bitstock

American

[bit-stok] / ˈbɪtˌstɒk /

noun

Machinery, Carpentry.

brace.

bitstock British

/ ˈbɪtˌstɒk /

noun

the handle or stock of a tool into which a drilling bit is fixed

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Etymology

Origin of bitstock

First recorded in 1880–85; bit ¹ + stock

Example Sentences

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First, about 1750, the so-called English or Sheffield bitstock appeared.

From Woodworking Tools 1600-1900 by Welsh, Peter C.

Only sufficient pressure is given to the bitstock to overcome the uplift of the spring and to insure that the valve will be held against the seat.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

When a bitstock is used, instead of being given a true rotary motion the chuck is merely oscillated through the greater part of the circle and back again.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

A tool for boring, of various forms and sizes, usually turned by means of a brace or bitstock.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

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